Air You Can Trust

Air You Can Trust University of La Laguna (est. 1792). Canary Islands. Spain. Protecting university spaces from the invisible threat of radon How the University of La Laguna deployed a network of radon and indoor-air-quality sensors across 70 academic and administrative areas — without a single new cable, without one additional network device, and without

Wired and Wireless Sensors in Smart Buildings: Choosing the Right Architecture

Why Optimized Commercial Buildings Combine Wired and Wireless Technologies Building automation systems have become a central component of modern commercial buildings, whether in new construction or retrofit projects. Key drivers include the need to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, comply with increasingly strict building and energy regulations, support ESG reporting, and create healthier, more

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ESG framework showing Environmental, Social and Governance pillars in sustainable smart buildings

How EnOcean Alliance Supports ESG in Smart Buildings

Pioneering the future of ESG in smart buildings through energy harvesting, battery-free IoT, and maintenance-free sensors. Around the globe, governments, investors, and organizations are demanding measurable progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. As expectations rise, the building and construction sector stands at a crossroads. It must now deliver healthier, more efficient, and more

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Matter and EnOcean: How EnOcean Alliance Powers Sustainable Smart Buildings

The future of smart buildings and home automation depends on seamless communication, sustainability, and interoperability—and the Matter standard is at the forefront of this transformation. But when it comes to energy efficiency and long-term sustainability, another technology plays a vital role: EnOcean—especially in the context of Matter-compatible smart building technology. What is Matter? Matter is

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Wi-Fi HaLow and EnOcean logos on a smart building background, representing wireless IoT technologies

Wi-Fi HaLow vs EnOcean: Smart Building Technology

Why Compare Wi-Fi HaLow and EnOcean? As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands, comparing wireless standards like Wi-Fi HaLow vs EnOcean becomes essential. These two technologies frequently surface in conversations about smart, sustainable connectivity—but they serve different purposes. While some may assume that Wi-Fi HaLow could replace EnOcean, the reality is far more nuanced. Wi-Fi HaLow and

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New updates to the NEC code in the USA

NEC code updates restrict battery-powered switches usage, making energy harvesting switches the viable option for wireless lighting control San Ramon, June 12th, 2023. EnOcean Alliance offers self-powered light switches as solution to the new US National Electrical Code requirements effectively making stand-alone battery-powered switches obsolete in new 2023 NEC Code 210.70 compliant installations New updates

CO2 measurement is only the first step to define indoor air quality

 Learn how to protect your health – and not just from COVID-19 Olivier Martimort, CEO, NanoSense.   Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), a major concern not addressed often enough Indoor air quality is a largely neglected topic. On average we spend more than 90% of our time indoors, where air is 5 to 10 times more

Chances have never been better for your EnOcean products!

  San Ramon (USA) – January 19th, 2023. The business opportunities with EnOcean technology are brighter than ever! Join us for a look back and a look forward to our promising future. The EnOcean Alliance looks back at a successful 2022, with growth in all key indicators such as membership, certified products, social media, marketing/expo &

Schüco: Energy self-sufficient monitoring of closing with added value

Schüco SensTrack wireless Bielefeld. Schüco SensTrack wireless is an intelligent sensor that monitors the locking status of Schüco window systems. The patented smart system for monitoring of closing notifies the user if the window is securely locked, without requiring an external energy supply to do so. The movement of the fitting supplies the battery-free wireless

In the Footsteps of the “Giants” – Smart Working Environments for SMEs

Wired or Wireless: Which is Better Suited for a Networked Building? By Graham Martin, Chairman & CEO EnOcean Alliance and Marketa Sidlikova M.Sc. Fin. Intelligent working environments with needs-based regulation of temperature, air quality and lighting can have a positive effect on the comfort and well-being of employees, increasing their motivation and productivity.  What large